PAUL GAMBREL, 80, of 265 Harvard Ave. in Sidney, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 4:28 PM at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster, Ohio. He was born on May 26, 1929 in Pineville, Kentucky, the son of the late Nelson and Mollie (Sizemore) Gambrel.

On July 3, 1976 he was married to Alberta "Birdie" Wierwille, who survives, along with his daughter, Irene (Otis) Day of Sidney, two sons, Jim Gambrel of Livingston, KY and Paul Gambrel, Jr. of Columbus, OH, step-children, Vicki (Tim) Smith of Botkins, OH, Paul Belton, and Lori (Dave) Hull both of Sidney, five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

Paul was employed by LeRoi as a Machinist for 18 years. He was a member of the Russell Road Christian Center.

Funeral Services will be held at the Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney, on Tuesday at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Fred Gillenwater officiating. Burial will be at Glen Cemetery in Port Jefferson, Ohio. The family will receive friends Monday, from 5 to 8 PM, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Russell Road Christian Center in memory of Paul Gambrel. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the Gambrel family at our website, www.cromesfh.com